| 92 |
Console Monster
If you are looking for a great fighting game, stop looking--you've just found it. Whether you are a fan of the TV show, or have never even heard of it, DBZ: BL is quite simply brilliant.
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| 90 |
Hardcore Gamer Magazine
It's nice to play a game that manages to be fun for the hardcore and casual alike. [Summer 2008, p.48]
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| 88 |
Cheat Code Central
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a must-own for DBZ fans, and if you're a fan of button-mash fighters, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up!
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| 85 |
GamePro
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit managed to really impress me. It's not perfect but it's a fast, over-the-top fighter that's an absolute blast. The single-player Z Chronicles mode is perfect for hardcore fans and the multiplayer options are good enough that you'll want to call your friends over for a few matches.
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| 83 |
Gamers.at
Every “Dragonball Z” fan’s prayer to the gaming gods seems to have been granted at long last. Gone are the days of Budokai Tenkaichi – Burst Limit is here, and it’s here to stay!
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| 82 |
GameTrailers
Burst Limit is a well-rounded package in fighting shape, keeping up its momemtum by offering plenty of different modes. As a fighter, it holds its own weight with a large cast of characters, unique and easy to perform special moves, and tight controls.
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| 81 |
MEGamers
A great game for anyone looking for a super-fast brawl.
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| 80 |
Thunderbolt
After the final battle has been fought, the fact remains that this is one excellently polished and solid fighting experience.
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| 80 |
GameSpy
The lack of characters combined with the relative lack of gameplay modes makes the overall package seem a bit shallow, as if the inevitable sequel will feature more content. Even so, Burst Limit is a quality fighting game. Non-fans will be lost within the convoluted confines of the Z Chronicles, but the improved battle engine can't be denied.
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| 80 |
Gamer.nl
This is the best and best looking Dragon Ball Z game that has been made. Every fan should buy this game.
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| 79 |
IGN
A strong fighting game, with combat mechanics that are both simple and deep.
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| 79 |
GameZone
The gameplay shines through and is a critical success in terms of delivering something similar to the anime.
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| 78 |
IGN AU
It looks absolutely fantastic, and is leaps and bounds ahead of previous title in the franchise. However, the age old balance issue of depth vs accessibility ultimately rears its ugly head, and the balance is tipped a little too much towards the casual player – to the extent that even fans may find themselves getting bored quickly.
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| 77 |
Team Xbox
Fans of DBZ and lovers of other Dimps-branded Dragon Ball titles, as mentioned earlier, will want to rush out and pick Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit up. Hardcore fighting gamers will also enjoy the ranged stick-and-move nature of this unique fighter.
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| 76 |
DailyGame
The DBZ series' next-gen debut looks and sounds good, but its gameplay has some minor annoyances that are poorly timed, considering Soulcaliber IV isn't all that far off. You're better off waiting for that one instead.
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| 75 |
Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
Just in case you’re starving for some more Dragon Ball, Burst Limit offers a great visual representation of the series with a solid combat system, but there’s not as much content as the last PS2 entry. With its online modes, Burst Limit is a positive debut for current gen console, but we crave for more. [July 2008]
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| 75 |
GameSpot
This 3D fighting game can be enjoyed by newcomers to the DBZ universe and Super Saiyan wannabes alike.
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| 75 |
Official Xbox Magazine
Twenty-plus playable characters (including fisticuff faves Krillin, Goku, and Piccolo), ground-based and sky-bound battles, a brimming list of offline challenges, and an addictive around-the-globe online Versus mode (complete with leaderboard tracking) fill out this beefy package.
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| 72 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Get rid of the drama, though, and Burst Limit becomes a delight. [July 2008, p.78]
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| 70 |
360 Gamer Magazine UK
Although significantly streamlined compared to the last wave of DBZ titles and perilously confusing at times, Burst Limit looks and feels at home on today’s meaty hardware. Mechanics are generally tight and far more intricate than you might expect from a game like this so while more traditional fighters may still have the edge for all but the most devout anime fans, this is a surprising treat for those with the patience to get to grips with it and the good nature to overlook its relative lack of content.
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| 70 |
MS Xbox World
Although it is a solid fighting game, if you don't appreciate the style of the cartoons then it could get old fast, for example you might have just nailed a complicated combo only to have it interrupted and ended by a drama card which is totally out of your control.
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| 70 |
GameDaily
The visuals and sound carry the anime style to near perfection and the gameplay, while lacking originality, has lots of kick, even though online battles suffer from lag problems.
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| 70 |
GamerNode
DBZ games took a big step forward with Burst Limit's visuals, animation, and true-to-show presentation style. Unfortunately, the other aspects seem to have taken two steps back.
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| 64 |
Gamer 2.0
DBZ Burst Limit is a game that's very clearly made for its fans. A newcomer who picks this game up will have absolutely no idea what's going on in the story, other than seeing a lot of oddly dressed people yelling at the top of their lungs for no obviously apparent reason.
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| 62 |
Gamers' Temple
If you are keeping score, Burst Limit's fighting is shallow, the single player is ok if you have pre-existing knowledge of the show's plot but unintelligible if you don't and the online play is marred by disconnects and/or lag issues.
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| 61 |
Games Master UK
What it gains in looks it loses in excitement. [Aug 2008, p.74]
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| 60 |
VideoGamer
We can't help but feel that Burst Limit is an opportunity lost.
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| 58 |
1UP
If you love Dragon Ball Z -- like, love it to the point where tears run down your face as you stare at your Vegeta wall scroll -- then you'll love Burst Limit. Casual fans, like myself, will be impressed initially but ultimately let down by the fact that -- despite the new name -- this is still part of the Budokai family of fighters.
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| 50 |
X360 Magazine UK
It’s not that Burst Limit is a bad game, it’s just painfully average. [Issue#34, p.96]
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| 50 |
GameShark
Another problem that is baffling is that there are fewer characters available for the versus and online play match types than there were in the last game.
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| 40 |
Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
Too much Ball Z and not enough brawl. If you know what we're Saiyan. [Aug 2008, p.85]
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